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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

Lat: 32.86°NLon: 109.64°WElev: 3176ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 24 Mar 7:51 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Glenwood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Glenwood NM
 33.3°N 108.92°W (Elev. 6362 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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